Assistant Director, Center for Calling

Covenant CollegeAssistant Director, Center for Calling & CareerJob Title: Assistant Director, Center for Calling & Career FLSA Classification: Exempt Status/Hours: Full-Time, 40 hrs per week Reports to: Director of the Center for Calling & CareerJoin a team committed to Covenant College's mission to develop biblically grounded men and women equipped to live out extraordinary callings in ordinary places. Covenant is a community committed to the Bible as the inerrant Word of God and grounded in a Reformed theological worldview.Covenant has a beautiful 400-acre campus that stretches atop Lookout Mountain, Georgia, on the Georgia/Tennessee border, just outside of Chattanooga. The community is a hub of vibrant cultural, educational, business, high-tech, and entertainment activity and is an affordable place to live or raise a family. The campus enjoys incredible vistas of the Smoky Mountains and the Cumberland Plateau with views that span across several states. The region is widely known as an outdoor recreational paradise for campers, boaters, cyclists, climbers, cavers, and hikers, all this while being conveniently located within two hours of Atlanta, Nashville, and Knoxville.SUMMARYThe Assistant Director works under the direction of the Director (under the Vice President for Academic Affairs) to provide overall leadership to the college's Center for Calling & Career program. Through this office, students and alumni will find support and guidance as they navigate the journey from college to career.DUTIES :Assist with leadership and vision for the Center for Calling & CareerEnvision and implement a model for calling and career development that helps students explore the idea that their work (career or otherwise) is part of God's overall plan of cosmic redemption.In partnership with various college faculty and community stakeholders, develop and maintain internship opportunities, and serve as a resource to academic departments in the creation of policies, procedures, and pre-internship workshops that will support successful student experiences and learning. Develop and maintain strong networks among various industries to enhance student learning and career development. Coordinate graduate and career fair opportunities and represent the college at select corporate, community, and business events, as needed.As an office within the college's academic project, it trains and equips students to clearly articulate the value of their liberal arts education with respect to their careers and professional development. Develop and maintain effective, positive relationships with the administration, the Alumni Office, Admissions Office, Development Office, Parents Council, faculty, and students. Meet with students to discuss long and short-term career strategies, interview skills, resume development, and other topics regarding career development.Interact with faculty to understand all Covenant College academic degree programs to counsel students toward appropriate majors and career choices.Develop and implement a data-driven assessment plan to regularly evaluate the effectiveness of programs and recommend changes as necessary in collaboration with the Office of Institutional Research.Establish and maintain relationships with students, staff, and faculty through attendance at campus events, informal interaction, and organized programs and workshops.Keep abreast of trends and issues in the field through professional associations and professional development activities.Network with other offices to establish a high level of visibility on campus and to cultivate a climate conducive to the needs of students.Perform other duties as assigned. ADMINISTRATIVEAlong with the director, keep the Academic Administration abreast of Calling & Career initiatives and keep faculty aware of employment and marketplace trends.Serve as requested on appropriate committees, and attend required meetings. Train and supervise all staff in the Center for Calling & Career.QualificationsRequired3-5 years of experience working with college students or emerging professionals.Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred).Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; energetic, confident, and engaging.Strong administrative, leadership, and problem-solving skills.Ability to motivate and counsel students effectively.PreferredCertified Professional Résumé Writer (CPRW).Certified Career Transitions Coach.Spiritual & Mission-Fit RequirementsA personal relationship with Jesus Christ.Commitment to Scripture, the Westminster Standards, and the doctrinal standards of the PCA.Alignment with the mission and purpose of Covenant College.Ability to assent to Covenant College's Staff Commitments.Physical & Work EnvironmentPrimarily on-campus, professional office setting.Use of standard office technology.Combination of sitting and standing; occasional lifting up to 10 lbs.English fluency required for written and verbal communication.Standard schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m., with occasional evening or weekend work as needed.APPLICATION PROCESSInterested applicants should apply at covenant.edu/about/employment and provide a resume and a statement of faith or Christian experience. Review of applicants will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.November 2025